Putin ‘has his back against the wall’: Former NATO commander on Russia’s war with Ukraine

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander of Europe Gen. Philip Breedlove analyzes the state of Russia’s war with Ukraine as the one-year anniversary of the invasion approaches. #CNN #News

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    1. ​@RealmCenter40″I worry about my inner circle of family and friends” Hmm, how about your country? Where we all live, family, friends, inner circles, outer circles. Little selfish don’t you think. Cool though, just worry about you and yours, that’s the spirit.

    2. @Sick Willy it is true. when you see your fellow man lying in the gutter starving…… does that not make you feel something? imagine if that was you. every person who dies was someones child or loved one…… we all think we are so advanced because of technology……. but what we are lacking is humanity itself and compassion…… that everyone on social media keeps saying they care so much about…… actions speak louder than words ppl…. help eachother!! not help yourself. humanity is at its best when ppl band together and care. how far would u go for real peace??? maybe its sick bastards like putin that need to go!! so the rest of us can flourish. not everyone is evil or wants war……. who in the right mind would want that??? other than greedy power hungry mentally ill governments. sorry for the rant willy….. LOL its not directed at you. has anyone else been looking at the reddit page to volunteer for ukraine?? i have. what else is going on …….. nothing here except wasted time. im not too keen on being shot or blown up….. but i could cook for the troops….. or work. i mean i would fight too….. but man…. the thought of only having one life with no continues….. is a little scary….. no respawning there …..thats for sure.

    3. @Sick Willy I appreciate your idealism and had the same sentiment for a long time. Not sure how old you are but there will come a point that you either voluntarily or otherwise see things from the same perspective .I love the United States but hard times are looming directly ahead of us.

    4. @Æ Þ You are conflating nihilism with pragmatism. Look at what is happening all around you in the real world. Social media pontifications aside. You’ll see it if you chose to just emotionally disconnect from all of it and open your eyes.

    1. “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17

      “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.” Matthew 5:38-39

      “And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” Matthew 6:5-6.

    1. @Asian sex symbol Correct, capitalist swine. Russia hasn’t been driven from Ukraine in spite of the US taxpayer forking over $113 billion in less than a year – more than the Marshall Plan when adjusted for inflation ($103 billion). But at least Zelensky’s buddy Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Tymoshenko was able to steal a $60,000 Chevy Tahoe meant for “humanitarian aid”, moved into a 13,000 square foot mansion, and bought a $100,000 Porsche Taycan. Being a Ukrainian politician pays quite well in wartime, apparently.

    2. @thinkerly1 The ones that voted against plus the ones that abstained make up half the population of the entire world. But “the world is united for Ukraine”, though 🤣

  1. I’m sure Putin enjoys creating additional fear as the anniversary approaches. Stay strong Ukraine! Glory to Ukraine!

    1. If Russia pulls back withdrawals and doesn’t invade Ukraine anymore .. Putin will never recognize Ukraine borders it’s all useless..Now Ukraine has to take Crimea and the Dombas both back 💘

    2. There are three wests: the Franco-German, which wants to end the war; British, who plans to fight to the last Ukrainian; American, for which Ukraine is a bargaining chip. The US has yet to face a major war with China.

    3. Yeah, you (average citizen of earth) tell God what he should be doing. Or even maybe what He should have already done. Yeah, you get right on that. 🙄

    4. About those 3 wests:

      We are in agreement however that, while we in the EU want it to end asap, we want it to end permanently. Ukraine has to be fully restored and its kidnapped children returned. We are also in agreement that any deal is for Ukraine to negotiate and approve.

  2. catastrophic leadership should automatically place leaders on their way out the door. Putin needs to go. Leadership around him and enough public support to do so needs to make an appearance. But it’s clear Xi’s visit isn’t going to change the current tempo, he wants war and to break European support as well.

    1. @Dotcom because the US still can afford it. Russia is bankrupt and the world’s most hated country. Ukraine does not benefit anything from this union any more.

    2. “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17

      “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.” Matthew 5:38-39

      “And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” Matthew 6:5-6.

    1. ​@Dotcom and yet here you are…quite pathetic that makes you then. Wouldn’t you think? Oh wait, you probably don’t think.

    2. @Dotcom Propaganda? those bombed out buildings are cardboard cut outs? What does it feel like to be a Russian fool bot?

  3. The people of Ukraine have endured far too much, but they still stand against Russia, they are the bravest in the world.

    God bless Ukraine and stay strong.

    1. Russia stands against many countries, so who is brave between Russians and ukrainians? Self explanatory and so roughable to back ukrainians

    2. If it were only a question of whether Ukrainians are willing to live under a political dictatorship, that would be a good reason to use ever ounce of strength and every possible military tactic to resist it.

      The Ukrainians, however, are painfully aware that Mr. Putin, in order to maintain a facade of religious liberty, has allowed Hebrews and Arabic-speaking people to continue their religious practices but that his unholy alliance with the Russian Orthodox Church means almost everybody else in Russia is not allowed to promote ANY religious beliefs or observe ANY religious practices that are opposed by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow. Ukrainians – even papists and protestants – are QUITE sure that ANYTHING would be better than the imposition of those restrictions in Ukraine.

    3. @mike. The ‘ people ‘. The everyday people.. don’t stand against Russia . The installed west interests . These puppets are instructed to stand against Russia. Know this. For two years after the conclusion here .. there will be two years of martial law. Then ( perhaps ) the remnants of ‘Ukraine’. Will decide who will serve them. No NATO ever . No N@zis . Never ever.

  4. Hi from UK.. extraordinary support from many Nations. for Ukraine but they NEED AIR DEFENSE
    please pray for them this is what will help so much!

    1. Well, being a “Cold War” Marine I guess you get to brag about the US never having won a war since WW2 – unless you count that “great victory” in Grenada against those Cuban construction workers. Oh yeah – nice job in Beirut, too.

    2. The Soviet Union was corrupt, but the Russian Federation takes corruption to a whole new level. That’s why the Russian Federation military is in a far worse state than the old Soviet military.

    3. @mr derp: I think the Gulf War in 1991 counts as a US victory. So does the invasion of Iraq in 2003 (the goal was to destroy Saddam Hussein’s regime).

  5. All our prayers with the brave
    freedom fighters💙💛🙏🙏🙏
    May you come back home soon😘
    SLAVA UKRAINI🇺🇦 ✌

  6. By now, a year into Putin’s War, he has realized he was lied to by his own people. The Ukrainians would not welcome Russian soldiers with open arms; the west would unite with a passion; and at best (for him) Russia would win by the skin of their teeth, but most likely lose, a humiliating defeat at that.

    All things considered, I would be very surprised if Putin’s War is not the last in his lifetime. He surely wants more, but would be foolish to attempt again under such circumstances.

  7. “Give me liberty, or give me death!” is a quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia. Western nations like the USA have a long tradition that individual freedom under God is paramount to any worldly secular power, especially a dictatorship like Putin and/or Xi CCP regime. Therefore, we need to view the Ukrainian war as a clash between two civilizations with very different sets of value systems. It will be a long term struggle.

    1. OK “Won Hung Lo” why don’t you quote Chairman Mao and leave The Sons of Liberty quotes to people who don’t snack on poodles.

  8. I was in Ukraine 2015, the images I see now BREAKS MY HEART, the people are purposeful fighters .. children that will not grow older because of this war. I hope the world will celebrate with them when it is over.

    1. ​@MFPhoto1 Western Government do not own Russia! They won’t be taking anything from Russia unless they are ready for a nuclear war

    2. @thalente khuluse I am talking about Russian assets kept in western countries. Russia does own property in the US, and they do have accounts in American banks. Foreign assets have been seized before for far less offenses.

    3. @MFPhoto1 Alright. Though I think It won’t be effective… Russia has been sanctioned for at least a year now but somehow their economy is better than UK.

  9. This war is way more important than Ukraine. Such death & destruction would follow beyond Ukraine. Keep Ukraine alive and moving. Enough power & force is required.

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